NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR COMES TO MIAMI, SUNDAY, FEB. 16


February 10, 2003


Thousands of South Florida students and parents will meet representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities at the 2003 National College Fair in Miami from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, 777 N.W. 72 Ave.

Students, parents and others are invited to the free fair.

The event allows students and others to meet with college representatives and get their questions answered. Information sessions on financial aid, college planning and admission and testing requirements also will be offered.

Counseling and computer centers will allow students to access career interest surveys and information about college preparation, admissions and scholarships.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools are sponsors of the event. School Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman is co-chair of the National College Fair's local committee. Every year NACAC sponsors fairs in nearly 40 cities across the country that attract more than 400,000 students and parents.

For more information, contact the College Fair Hotline at 305-995-1739 or visit [www.dade.k12.fl.us/stservices/] or [www.nacac.com].

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